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Pregnant US woman to remain in jail
Court denies murder suspect's petition for release on grounds her unborn child is innocent.
Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023 09:30 AM
Vaccine maker Novavax says ‘substantial doubt’ over future
Shares plunge 25% after company reports US$182 million loss in fourth quarter.
Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023 08:50 AM
Brisk daily walk could prevent one in 10 early deaths, study shows
Physical activity is known to reduce risk of heart disease, cancer.
Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023 08:10 AM
Stocks dip as traders mull US rates outlook
Euro recovers against dollar.
Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023 07:30 AM
Scandal-hit French football chief Noel Le Graet quits
His resignation follows accusations of sexual, psychological harassment.
Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 11:40 PM
Vietnam to name new president this week
This follows the dramatic resignation of Nguyen Xuan Phuc as part of an anti-corruption drive.
Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 11:00 PM
Higher prices for herbicides boost Bayer profits in 2022
Group sales are expected to increase modestly this year.
Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 10:20 PM
Credit Suisse ‘seriously breached’ duty in Greensill affair
Former bank managers face enforcement proceedings.
Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 09:40 PM
Surgeon, scientist named Japan’s first new astronauts in 13 years
They will begin a 2-year training programme, could join International Space Station missions.
Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 09:00 PM
Japan’s biggest ad agency indicted in growing Olympic scandal
5 other companies indicted for violation of anti-monopoly law.
Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 08:20 PM
Weight loss drug trend on TikTok worries doctors
Soaring popularity for diabetes drug Ozempic leads to global shortages.
Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 07:40 PM
Sri Lanka outlaws strikes as anti-tax protests spread
Anyone found defying ‘essential services’ order risks losing their job.
Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 07:00 PM
Iran’s rare cheetah cub dies of kidney failure
Pirouz dies undergoing dialysis.
Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 06:20 PM
Ukraine intel chief sees no signs China plans to arm Russia
Kyrylo Budanov says does not share US opinion of potential artillery shipment.
Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 05:40 PM
Biden’s student debt relief plan challenged at Supreme Court
All eyes on how far conservative-dominated bench is willing to go to override Democratic leader.
Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 05:00 PM
‘Wholesome’ South Korean reality TV a global hit
‘Physical: 100’ charms audiences with genuine sense of camaraderie.
Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 04:20 PM
White House gives federal agencies 30 days to enforce TikTok ban
Prohibition does not extend to businesses not associated with the US government.
Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 03:40 PM
US requests extradition of drug kingpin’s son, Mexico says
Ovidio Guzman, who was captured in January, is accused of helping to run El Chapo’s Sinaloa cartel.
Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 03:00 PM
Hong Kong scraps mask mandate after almost 1,000 days
Hospitals and elderly homes can impose own curbs, chief executive says.
Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 02:20 PM
‘Best chef in the world’ Guy Savoy stripped of Michelin star
Around 20 other French restaurants are also downgraded in guide’s latest edition.
Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 01:40 PM
Canada football chief resigns amid gender equity furore
Nick Bontis acknowledges change is needed.
Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 01:00 PM
Twitter cuts more staff as Musk turmoil grows
Fresh round of layoffs to include product managers, big data experts, engineers working on machine learning.
Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 12:20 PM
Asian markets pick up but traders worry over looming rate hikes
Relentless monetary tightening to eventually weigh on both economy, earnings, analysts say.
Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 11:40 AM